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what are the 3 bony projections on the scapula

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coracoid process
acromion
spine of scapula

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what are the 4 muscles of the rotator cuff

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subscapularis
infraspinatus
supraspinatus
teres minor

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where does subscapularis originate

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subscapular fossa on anterior surface of scapula

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where does infraspinatus originate

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infraspinous fossa on posterior surface of scapula

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where does supraspinatus originate

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supraspinous fossa on posterior surface of scapula

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which surface of the scapula does teres minor originate from

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posterior

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what muscle inserts onto the anterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

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serratus anterior

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what muscle inserts onto the posterior surface of the medial border of the scapula

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rhomboid muscles and levator scapulae

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what are the rules for the upper limb for the movement of a joint in terms of muscles and tendons passing over the joint

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if a muscle or its tendon…

  • crosses anterior surface of joint: flex
  • crosses posterior surface of joint: extend
  • medial surface of joint: adduct
  • lateral surface of joint: abduct

(note: not all movements will be possible at all joints)

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what creates the bicipital groove

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tendon of long head of biceps brachii

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where do the rotator cuff muscles insert on the humerus

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all insert onto greater tubercle except subscapularis which inserts into lesser tubercle

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where does subscapularis insert

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lesser tubercle of humerus

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where does supraspinatus insert

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greater tubercle of humerus

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where does infraspinatus insert

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greater tubercle of humerus

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where does teres minor insert

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greater tubercle of humerus

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what muscles attach to the inferior surface of the clavicle

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subclavius
pec major
deltoid

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what muscles attach to the superior surface of the clavicle

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trapezius
deltoid
sternocleidomastoid
pec major

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describe the structure of the glenohumeral joint

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synovial ball and socket joint (therefore surrounded by a capsule)
capsule is reinforced by ligaments to help prevent dislocation of joint

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the glenohumeral ligaments pass where

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from lesser tubercle of the humerus to the edges of the glenoid cavity

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the coracohumeral ligament passes where

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from the greater tubercle of the humerus to the coracoid process of the scapula

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the synovial lining of the glenohumeral joint extends away from the joint as what

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bursae

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what is a bursae

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synovial pocket that may or may not be in communication with the joint

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where is there a bursae in the shoulder

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around the proximal part of the tendon of the long head of the biceps as it passes through the bicipital groove

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how is the tendon of the long head of the biceps held within the bicipital groove

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small transverse humeral ligament

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what is the only bony link between the body and the upper limb
the clavicle which passes between the sternum and the scapula
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name the ligaments of the clavicle
- acromioclavicular ligament - coracoacromial ligament - coracoclavicular ligament - A and P sternoclavicular ligaments - costoclavicular ligament to 1st rib - interclavicular ligament between clavicles
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what are the parts of the coracoclavicular ligament
conoid and trapezoid parts
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what do the anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments joint between
manubrium and clavicle
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the joint between the manubrium and clavicle is what kind of joint
synovial saddle joint
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how are the scapula and the muscles that surround it supplied with blood
anastomosis around the scapula
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blood supply for the scapula and the muscles that surround it is from where
branches of the subclavian artery
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the right subclavian artery is a branch of what
brachiocephalic trunk
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the left subclavian artery is a branch of what
arch of the aorta
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the vertebral arteries (branches of the subclavian) unite to form what
basilar artery that supplies the brain
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what does the subclavian artery become and at what point
becomes the axillary artery as it emerges from beneath the clavicle and passes over surface of the first rib
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branches from what supply the scapula and the proximal humerus
thyrocervical trunk and the axillary artery
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the dorsal scapular artery comes from where
the dorsal scapular artery is the deep branch of the transverse cervical artery from the thyrocervical trunk from the subclavian artery
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where does the dorsal scapular artery pass
passes down the medial border of the scapula and anastomoses with branches from the suprascapular artery (from the thyrocervical trunk) and the subscapular artery (from the axillary artery)
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the dorsal scapular artery anastomoses with what
branches of the suprascapular artery and branches of the subscapular artery
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the suprascapular artery comes from where
thyrocervical trunk
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the subscapular artery comes from where
the axillary artery
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what supplies the muscles at the lateral border of the scapula
subscapular artery forms the thoracodorsal artery that supplies muscles of the lateral border of the scapula
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how many anatomical spaces are assoc. with the muscles attaches to the posterior surface of the scapula and the proximal humerus
2
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what are the two spaces that are assoc. with the muscles attaches to the posterior surface of the scapula and the proximal humerus called
quadrangular space | triangular space/hiatus/interval
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quadrangular space: superior border
teres minor
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quadrangular space: inferior border
teres major
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quadrangular space: medial border
long head of the triceps brachii
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quadrangular space: lateral border
humerus
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what 2 structures pass through the quadrangular space
axillary nerve | posterior circumflex humeral artery
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what nerve supplies the deltoid and teres minor
axillary nerve (C5 C6)
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triangular space: superior border
teres major
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triangular space: medial border
long head of triceps brachii
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triangular space: lateral border
humerus
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what 2 structures pass through the triangular space
radial nerve and profunda brachii artery
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what nerve supplies triceps brachii
radial nerve
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what nerve supplies the posterior compartment of the arm
radial nerve
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what is the innervation of pectoralis major
medial (C8-T1) and lateral (C5-7) pectoral nerves
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where do the medial (C8-T1) and lateral (C5-7) pectoral nerves come from
from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus
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what are the attachments of pec major
clavicle, costal cartilages ribs 1-6, sternum to the outer lip of bicipital groove of the humerus
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what actions does pec major do
flexes arm at the shoulder adduction of the arm medial rotation of arm at shoulder
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what is the innervation of pec minor
medial pectoral nerve (C8,T1) from medial cord of brachial plexus
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what are the attachments of pec minor
3rd 4th and 5th ribs to coracoid process of scapula
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does pec minor cross the glenohumeral joint
no
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what actions does pec minor do
- pulls shoulder anterior and inferior (pulls scapula forwards) - can elevate ribs if shoulder is fixed - stabilises the shoulder during movements of the upper limb
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what is the innervation of serratus anterior
long thoracic nerve (C5,6,7) of the brachial plexus
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what are the attachments of serratus anterior
outer surface upper 8 ribs to medial border of the scapula
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what is the action of serratus anterior
protraction of the scapula
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what is the innervation of trapezius
spinal accessory nerve (CN XI, motor) | cervical plexus C3,4 (pain)
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what is the motor innervation of trapezius
spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
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what is the pain innervation of trapezius
cervical plexus C3,4
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how can trapezius preform more than one action
fibres that pass in several different directions
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what are the attachments of trapezius
superior nuchal line, nuchal ligament, spinous processes of C7-T12 to lateral 1/3 of clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula
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what are the 3 parts of the trapezius
ascending part, transverse part, descending part
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what does the ascending part of the trapezius do
depress scapula
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what does the transverse part of the trapezius do
retracts scapula
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what does the descending part of the trapezius do
elevate scapula | rotate glenoid cavity
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how does trapezius allow the arm to move above the head
rotates scapula - tilts the glenoid cavity moving the acromion superiorly and allowing the humerus to elevate
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what actions can trapezius do
elevate, depress and retract the scapula | also rotate the scapula
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what is the innervation of latissimus dorsi
thoracodorsal nerve from posterior cord brachial plexus (C6-8)
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what are the actions of latissimus dorsi
extension, medial rotation and adduction of the arm
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what are the attachments of latissimus dorsi
ilium, thoracolumbar fascia, spinous process of lower 6 thoracic vertebrae to floor of bicipital groove of humerus
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latissimus dorsi is useful in what
climbing, chin ups
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what is the innervation of levator scapulae
direct C3 4 5 via dorsal scapular nerve
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what are the actions of levator scapulae
help control scapular position elevate shoulder (with trapezius) shoulder fixed can laterally flex neck to same side
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what are the attachments of levator scapulae
transverse processes of atlas, axis, 3rd and 4th cervical vertebrae to medial scapular border between superior angle and medial end of scapular spine
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what is the innervation of rhomboid major and minor
dorsal scapular nerve C4-5
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the rhomboids lie inferior to what muscle on the posterior body wall
trapezius
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what are the attachments of rhomboid major
from 2-5 thoracic spines to medial border of scapula (spine to inferior angle)
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what are the attachments of rhomboid minor
nuchal ligament and C7 to T1 thoracic spines to medial end of spine of scapula
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what do the rhomboids do
retract scapula
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what muscle forms a cap over the shoulder
deltoid
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what is the innervation of deltoid
axillary nerve (C5,6) from posterior cord of brachial plexus
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what are the attachments of deltoid
lateral 1/3 clavicle, acromion, spine of scapula to deltoid tuberosity of humerus
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the bulk of the muscle fibres of deltoid lie _____ to the glenohumeral joint
lateral
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what are the actions of deltoid
abduction of arm from 10-110 degrees extension and lateral rotation of arm flexion and medial rotation of arm
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the initial 10 degrees of abduction is performed by what
supraspinatus
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abduction of the arm from 10-110 degrees is done mostly by what fibres of deltoid
middle
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extension and lateral rotation of arm is done by what fibres of deltoid
posterior fibres
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flexion and medial rotation of arm is done by what fibres of deltoid
anterior fibres
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the fibres of deltoid that attach to the clavicle do what
flex arm
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the fibres of deltoid that attach to the spine of the scapula do what
extend arm
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what is the insertion of deltoid
all the fibres come together at a common insertion point - the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus
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what is the delto-pectoral groove
groove between deltoid and pec major on anterior body wall
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what lies in the delto-pectoral groove
cephalic vein
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what does the cephalic vein drain
blood from skin and superficial fascia from lateral side of dorsum of hand, forearm and medial side of arm
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the cephalic vein pierces the ______ ___ to enter the ___ and join the ____ ___
clavipectoral fascia axilla axillary vein
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what is the innervation of teres major
subscapular branch of posterior cord of brachial plexus (lower C5-6)
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what are the attachments of teres major
lateral border of scapula (lower 1/3, posterior) to medial lip of bicipital groove of humerus
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what are the actions of teres major
adduction and medial rotation of arm
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what is the innervation of subclavius
nerve to subclavius C5,6
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what are the attachments of subclavius
sternal end of 1st rib to middle 1/3 of underside of clavicle
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what are the actions of subclavius
draws clavicle down and slightly forwards during abduction

BMSC Regional Gross Anatomy 1 (30 decks)

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